From Niagara This Week: The push to have Niagara declared a UNESCO Geopark has come to Niagara Falls. In May, Patrick McKeever, a geologist and professor by trade who eventually helped create the UNESCO Global Geoparks label, made a case to Niagara Regional council the global designation would promote tourism and bring international recognition to…
From Niagara This Week: Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard and his family spent the day in Niagara Falls Tuesday, a day after celebrating his team’s NBA championship during a parade in Toronto. Videos and photos posted to social media show Leonard being surrounded by fans down by the falls area, many taking pictures of the…
From Niagara This Week: Niagara Falls will turn red Monday night in support of the Toronto Raptors as they head into Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. If the Raptors win, they win their first NBA championship.
From Niagara This Week: Appearing at Niagara Falls Comic Con was like coming home for Lance Henriksen. The American actor, best known as the android Bishop in two films in the Alien franchise and the cult classics Pumpkinhead and Near Dark, recently spent several months in Toronto filming a movie and was eager to return…
From Niagara This Week: Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment is expected to assume day-to-day operations at the two casinos in Niagara Falls June 11. The commercial gaming company, headquartered in Connecticut, will also operate the Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre, scheduled to open later this year. MGE was selected by Ontario Lottery and Gaming in September to…
From Niagara This Week: Marineland has temporarily closed its deer park after officials say two people intentionally caused the animals to stampede Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two deer. In a news release issued Sunday, the tourist attraction said “we are deeply disturbed by the shocking incident.” “This has never happened before and our…
From Niagara This Week: A familiar sight will be awaiting Marineland when it opens for its 58th season Saturday: Protestors. But those protestors will be seeing something different: A long, blacked-out section of the fence dividing the property from Portage Road. It spans the grounds where protestors are legally allowed to gather, in the area…
From Niagara This Week: For Table Rock Centre, it was time to leave the ’90s behind. The bustling plaza next to the Horseshoe Falls has finished the first phase of a major renovation, updating the look of its restaurant and retail shop.
From Niagara This Week: The Maid of the Mist is going green. The U.S. company which has been navigating the water of the lower Niagara River for the past 134 years has announced it plans to launch two battery-powered, zero-emission passenger vehicles later this season.
From Niagara This Week: While temperatures may still be quite chilly, tourism officials say the 2019 season is shaping up to be a hot one. “Niagara Falls is on the wish list of travellers from everywhere around the world,” said Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati. “We are on track once again to have another record-breaking…